UID:
almafu_9959327046102883
Umfang:
1 online resource
ISBN:
9781118845110
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1118845110
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1322110573
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9781322110578
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9780813822624
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0813822629
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9781118845189
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1118845188
Inhalt:
Equine Pharmacology combines highly practical therapeutic guidance with reliable scientific background information to provide a clinically relevant resource. Taking a body systems approach to the subject, the book offers the equine clinician fast access to drug options for a given disease, with additional information available for reference as needed. Logically organized to lead the reader through the clinical decision-making process, Equine Pharmacology is a user-friendly reference for pharmacological information on the horse. The book begins with a general review section presenting the princ.
Anmerkung:
Includes index.
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Equine Pharmacology; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Section 1 General Review Section; Chapter 1 Horse of a different color: Peculiarities of equine pharmacology; Introduction; Idiosyncrasies related to route of administration; Drug interactions; Veterinary compounding pharmacies; References; Chapter 2 Basics of antimicrobial therapy for the horse; Historical perspective; The bacterial cell wall; Antimicrobials versus antibiotics; Isolate; Aerobes and anaerobes; Empirical versus culture and sensitivity-guided treatment; Spectrum approach for empirical therapy.
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Antimicrobial pharmacodynamicsIn vitro sensitivity testing; Postantibiotic effect (PAE); Patterns of microbial killing; Susceptibility, sensitivity, and resistance; Antimicrobial drug interactions; Antimicrobials used in equine medicine; References; Chapter 3 Anesthesia and sedation in the field; Clinical pharmacology of equine anesthetic drugs; References; Chapter 4 Clinical application of equine analgesics; Use of systemic analgesics; Antispasmodic medications; Use of intra-articular analgesics; Epidural administration of analgesic drugs; Analgesic use in foals; References.
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Chapter 5 Pharmacology of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsThe inflammatory cascade; Indications and use of NSAIDs in horses; Pharmacokinetics of NSAIDs in horses; Adverse effects of the use of NSAIDs in horses; Novel targets of classic NSAIDs; New NSAIDs; References; Chapter 6 Parasiticides for use in horses; Introduction; Resistance issues; Specific anthelmintics; Broad-spectrum combination anthelmintic products; General Recommendations; References; Chapter 7 Foals are not just mini horses; Unique aspects of foal pharmacology; Clinical pharmacology for neonatal diseases.
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Gastrointestinal pharmacology: Enteritis, ulcer prophylaxis, and ileusRespiratory pharmacology; Treatment of hypoventilation in neonatal foals; Seizure control; References; Chapter 8 Fluids and electrolytes for the equine clinician; Principles of fluid therapy; Identifying patients requiring fluid therapy; Volume of fluids to administer; Rate of fluid administration; Choosing the type of fluid to be administered; Route of fluid administration; Practical aspects of fluid therapy; Monitoring fluid therapy; Complications of fluid therapy; Conclusions; References.
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Chapter 9 Drug and medication control programs in equine athletesIntroduction; Regulation of equine sport; Governing authorities; Practicing within a regulated environment; Compounded medications; Over-the-counter products and herbal remedies and supplements; The drug testing process; Conclusion; Reference; Section 2 Therapeutics: A Systems Approach; Chapter 10 Clinical pharmacology of the respiratory system; Respiratory anatomy as it pertains to clinical pharmacology; Respiratory tract defense system; Considerations for distribution of drugs to the respiratory system.
Weitere Ausg.:
Print version: ISBN 9781322110578
Sprache:
Englisch
Schlagwort(e):
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
URL:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781118845110
URL:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781118845110
URL:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781118845110
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